Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q Tampa is a family-owned barbecue restaurant at 4103 West Kennedy Boulevard in the Beach Park / MacDill area. The restaurant says it has been serving barbecue since 1970, and its menu covers breakfast, sandwiches, dinners and desserts, so you can come in for a morning meal or a full barbecue dinner The business describes its barbecue as marinated and cooked to perfection, and the menu features seasoned ribs, chicken and pork alongside chopped and sliced beef.
What to Expect at Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q in Tampa
The dinner menu is built around slow-cooked meats. The pork ribs are cooked slowly in the restaurant's own smoke pit with a secret seasoning, and the barbecue chicken is a tender half of chicken that is smoked. You can also order barbecue pork sliced from a pork shoulder, barbecue beef sliced from choice sirloin, or sliced ham.
Each dinner comes with two side orders and hushpuppies. The side choices include barbecue beans, cole slaw, French fries, potato salad, green beans, mac and cheese, and fried okra. For a lighter order, the Jimbos Garden Salad can be topped with pulled chicken, chopped pork or grilled chicken.
Breakfast is served too. The Good Morning Special pairs two eggs with a choice of meat, Jimbo's homefries or grits, plus toast or a biscuit. You can also build your own omelet, or order pancakes, French toast or a biscuit with homemade sausage gravy.
Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact
Jimbo's is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Hours can change, so it's a good idea to confirm before you head out.
You can reach the restaurant at (813) 289-9724. The address is 4103 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609, and the business lists jimbospitbbq@gmail.com as its email contact. The website is jimbosbarbq.com.
For a group or a larger gathering, the restaurant's catering service covers large events and small parties. Jimbo's says it will cater an entire occasion for at least 75 people.
Tips Before You Go
- Breakfast is served until the afternoon hours, so plan around the weekday and Saturday schedule.
- Ask about the sandwich platter, which comes with two side orders.
- Order a brownie sundae or a slice of apple pie with ice cream for dessert.
- If you want a barbecue order to take with you, the business also offers online ordering through its website.
- Call ahead at (813) 289-9724 if you are planning a large order or a catering event.
